mazowieckie / Warszawa
Customs Manager m/f/d
2026-10-15
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Customs Manager m/f/d
Miejsce pracy: Warszawa
Nr ref.: 107702
Position:
- Lead the customs governance function in Poland and implement the Customs strategy in line with company policies and procedures
- Oversee customs compliance and ensure ongoing adherence to local customs regulations, company procedures and internal controls
- Provide internal customs advice and maintain customs and excise procedures, compliance controls and the indirect tax manual
- Manage customs and excise authorisations, including AEO, customs warehousing, inward processing relief and other relevant authorisations
- Coordinate customs audits and act as the primary contact for local customs authorities; represent the company on customs matters before national authorities
- Manage customs risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures, including timely and accurate quarterly and annual provision calculations and reporting packages for headquarters
- Proactively monitor local and EU customs and excise developments, assess their impact on the business and support other departments with customs and excise matters
- Manage and instruct external service providers and tax advisers to ensure that customs clearances, compliance and consulting activities are completed correctly
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve customs and excise processes and procedures, and ensure that the necessary customs rulings are in place
- Manage various customs-related tasks and projects as they arise or as requested by the manager / global functions
Requirements:
- University degree or equivalent, plus local tax accreditation, a master’s degree in customs or another customs-related qualification
- Minimum seven years of experience in a similar role within a multinational FMCG organization or an advisory firm
- In-depth knowledge of local customs regulations and excise legislation
- Fluency in English and Polish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in financial applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and SAP, would be an advantage
- Ability to provide clear, practical advice and translate regulatory requirements into effective business processes and controls
- Strong ownership, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with a focus on simplification, timely delivery and accountability
- Excellent collaboration and stakeholder-management skills, with a one-team mindset and the ability to manage external advisers and relationships with authorities
What to expect:
- Flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and excellent benefits